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2003 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration AX03FVW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,700 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 154,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,267 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Corrosion to all suspension
25 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 150,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Corrosion to all suspension
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,206 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- the rear suspension arms showing corrosion.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced the outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength the underside drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- the rear suspension arms showing corrosion.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,644 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
11 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside drop sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting point (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside drop sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split incomplete (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,608 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- signs of welding/underseal
- slight corrosion to sub-frames and suspension components
- all brake pipes greased
13 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,608 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- signs of welding/underseal
- slight corrosion to sub-frames and suspension components
- all brake pipes greased
21 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear cross panel corroded
- all exhaust brackets corroded
- anti roll bar corroded
- both rear springs corroded
- fuel filler pipes corroded
- rear subframe corroded
20 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,766 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Underside of vehicle and all components greased
- Play in both front steering rack joints
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/65 r14 (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- Underside of vehicle and all components greased
- Play in both front steering rack joints
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,167 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
26 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 113,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,237 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,635 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,000 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013 14 Jun 20269 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
11 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,096 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,064 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011 14 Jun 202621 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,348 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010 14 Jun 202616 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,741 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202616 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
1 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,730 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,285 MI
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AX03FVW was registered on 2003-06-20
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